Punjab GK Questions
11. Where is the science city of Punjab?
- (A) Jalandhar
- (B) Ludhiana
- (C) Moga
- (D) Khanna
(A) Jalandhar
Explanation: The Pushpa Gujral Science City is located in Kapurthala district near Jalandhar. It is a major center for science education and awareness in the region.
12. Where is the Manchester of Punjab?
- (A) Jalandhar
- (B) Ludhiana
- (C) Chandigarh
- (D) Amritsar
(B) Ludhiana
Explanation: Ludhiana is known as the Manchester of Punjab due to its extensive industrial base, especially in textiles and hosiery.
13. Which is the most Polluted City of Punjab?
- (A) Jalandhar
- (B) Bhatinda
- (C) Ludhiana
- (D) Sirsa
(C) Ludhiana
Explanation: Ludhiana often records the highest pollution levels in Punjab, mainly due to its high concentration of industries and vehicular emissions.
14. When was the present Punjab came into Existence?
- (A) 1866
- (B) 1966
- (C) 1766
- (D) 1867
(B) 1966
Explanation: The present state of Punjab was formed on 1 November 1966, when the Hindi-speaking regions were separated to form the state of Haryana.
15. When was SGPC established in Punjab?
- (A) 1970
- (B) 1925
- (C) 1922
- (D) 1924
(B) 1925
Explanation: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) was established in 1925 to manage the affairs of the Sikh Gurdwaras in Punjab.
16. Who was the first Sikh ruler of Punjab?
- (A) Guru Nanak Dev
- (B) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- (C) Bhai Lakha Singh
- (D) Maharaja Kamaljit Singh
(B) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Explanation: Maharaja Ranjit Singh, also known as the “Lion of Punjab,” was the founder of the Sikh Empire, ruling from 1801 to 1839.
17. Where was the country’s 1st solar power plant commissioned?
- (A) Bathinda
- (B) Anandpur Sahib
- (C) Fatehgarh Sahib
- (D) Kapurthala
(B) Anandpur Sahib
Explanation: India’s first solar power plant was commissioned in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab. This marked a significant step towards renewable energy adoption in the country, showcasing the potential for solar energy in India.
18. Yadavindra Gardens is located at:
- (A) Patiala
- (B) Nabha
- (C) Pinjore
- (D) Sangrur
(C) Pinjore
Explanation: The Yadavindra Gardens, also known as Pinjore Gardens, are located in Pinjore, Haryana, near the Punjab border. They are famous for their Mughal-style layout.
19. Who was the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at Asian Games?
- (A) PT Usha
- (B) Jyotrimayee Sikdar
- (C) Kamaljeet Sandhu Kooner
- (D) Harwant Kaur
(C) Kamaljeet Sandhu Kooner
Explanation: Kamaljeet Sandhu Kooner became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Asian Games in 1970 in the 400 meters event.
20. The “Cotton Belt” of Punjab is located in which Physiographic region of Punjab?
- (A) Doaba
- (B) Malwa
- (C) Majha
- (D) Bet
(B) Malwa
Explanation: The Malwa region is known as the “Cotton Belt” of Punjab due to its extensive cotton cultivation.
